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Athens woman among three charged with drive-by shooting in Barrow County

( l-r): Avonte Rogers, Tatianna Wilbon, Brayson Hayes

By Joe Johnson

Winder Police have made two arrests and charged a third suspect in connection with a drive-by shooting last month at a city gas station.

Police identified one of the suspects as 22-year-old Tatianna Wilbon of Athens.

According to police, the incident occurred the night of April 24, when several gunshots were fired from a vehicle at a Shell station on Midland Avenue, not injuring anyone.

Detectives were able to identify the vehicle and then its occupants, including Wilbon who was subsequently arrested for aggravated assault.

Also arrested was Avonte Rogers, 22, of Statham, police said. Warrants were obtained for 23-year -old Brayson Hayes of Statham, who as of Friday remained at large.

Police have not disclosed a motive for the shooting. Capt. Chris Cooper said it was not related to gang activity.





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